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IAM, ILEARN and IREAD Assessments

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: 679e121117444a5816087f1714feca0f
DepartmentEducationStateINPostedDueJun 22, 2026, 08:00 PM UTCCloses in 28 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Education. Place of performance: IN. Response deadline: Jun 22, 2026.

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Solicitation
679e121117444a5816087f1714feca0f
Performance
IN
Response
Jun 22, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
IN
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
Angela Alexander
Email
AngAlexander@idoa.IN.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Education
Agency
Not available
Subagency
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Office
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Contracting Office Address
Not available

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
IN20260054 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Indiana • Jasper, Lake, Newton +1
16 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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IN20260054 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Indiana • Jasper, Lake, Newton +1
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Base $35.08Fringe $18.50
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ELECTRICIAN
Base $27.00Fringe $18.29
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER
Base $49.05Fringe $43.40
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IN20260052 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Indiana • Greene, Monroe, Owen
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ELECTRICIAN
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER
Base $49.05Fringe $43.40
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER
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IN20260050 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Indiana • Clay, Sullivan, Vermillion +1
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ELECTRICIAN
Base $27.00Fringe $18.29
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER
Base $49.05Fringe $43.40
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER
Base $49.05Fringe $43.40
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IN20260053 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Indiana • Howard, Tipton
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CARPENTER
Base $29.49Fringe $14.21
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ELECTRICIAN
Base $27.00Fringe $18.29
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER
Base $49.05Fringe $43.40
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Description

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to secure a contractor to develop, administer, score, and report three of Indiana’s statewide assessments: ILEARN, IREAD, and I AM. These three assessments will be administered by the same vendor so that schools can experience continuity across assessments. This contract applies to assessments administered during school year 2027-2028, 2028-2029,2029-2030, 2030-2031, 2031-2032, and 2032-2033. One additional school year may be added to the contract as an extension upon mutual agreement

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,516,281,615
Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,459$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Apr 25, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Indiana Department of Education is seeking a vendor to develop, administer, score, and report on the ILEARN, IREAD, and I AM assessments for the upcoming school years from 2027 to 2033, with a possible extension. This Request for Proposal (RFP) emphasizes the importance of continuity across the three assessments to benefit schools. Interested bidders should be prepared to deliver comprehensive assessment services in alignment with Indiana state requirements as outlined in the attached documents.

Indiana assessmentsILEARNIREADI AMeducational assessment services
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to hire a contractor to manage the entire lifecycle of three statewide assessments in Indiana, ensuring continuity and high-quality reporting for the education system.

Who should pursue this
  • Companies experienced in educational assessment development
  • Firms with a proven track record in state or large-scale testing
  • Vendors that can demonstrate the ability to provide continuity across multiple assessment types
Work breakdown
  • Develop assessment materials
  • Administer assessments to students
  • Score assessments accurately
  • Report results to the education department and schools
  • Provide support and training for schools on the assessments
Response package checklist
  • Detailed proposal outlining methodology
  • Experience and qualifications of the team
  • Cost proposal for the full contract period
  • Implementation timeline and milestones
  • References from previous clients, especially state education departments
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure adherence to Indiana education standards
  • Document all procedures for scoring and reporting
Pricing strategy
  • Consider a fixed-price proposal based on anticipated assessment volumes
  • Account for potential increases in scope or additional years in pricing
Teaming and subs
  • Engage educational psychologists for item development
  • Consider partnerships with tech firms for online assessment platforms
  • Seek subcontractors with experience in data management and reporting
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential changes in state assessment guidelines or policies
  • Risk of underestimating the development time required for quality assessments
  • Challenges in data integration with existing state systems
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the specific scoring and reporting requirements for each assessment?
  • Are there predefined formats or templates for delivering assessment results?
  • What are the key performance indicators used to assess contractor performance?
Source coverage notes

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  • No information on the total budget available for this RFP
  • Details on previous vendors or contracts for these assessments are not provided
  • Information about the specific technology or format for assessments is lacking
  • No clear scoring rubric or reporting format has been specified
  • Unclear on who the primary contacts are for clarification questions
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